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Many people might have set themselves the New Year’s resolution to “get fit” – but what does that really mean? Both the amount of abdominal fat and level of inflammation have been previously linked to an increased risk of metabolic…

What research news captured the most attention in 2017? As we did for 2016, we’re reflecting on some of the most popular articles highlighted on PLOS Research News this year, with topics ranging from bioluminescent fish to smart watches to…